Every year, Microsoft Research presents substantial awards to thousands of faculty and students all over the world. Our award programs ensure that our research is amplified by collaboration with leading academics, who are essential to the future of scientific discovery. Our fellowships and grants help foster the next generation of researchers and scientists to ensure that new professionals are constantly contributing to research and advancements in computer science. Our programs include:

Collaborative partnerships with more than 150 universities worldwide in all realms of computing—valued between US$20,000 and $1 million.

SEIF Awards of US$25,000 to $70,000 have funded 22 software engineers over each of the past two years.

Faculty Fellowships are awarded globally at a value of up to US$100,100 for two years. Eight Fellowships were awarded in 2011.

PhD Fellowships support graduate students around the world in various capacities.

Internships are annually funded to more than 300 students at all Microsoft Research labs and to undergraduates in the product divisions.

Summer schools inspire and educate young scientists around the world about cutting-edge computer science topics.